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2027-2028 CSC host status: not yet verified
This profile is retained from prior host or program evidence. It is not proof that Peking University will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.
Admissions timeline
CSC/CGS round: opens October–December, and most university deadlines fall between January and April. Deadlines are set per university and per program: always check the current admission notice on the official portal linked above.
Typical intake: September; some universities offer a smaller March intake.
We have not yet hand-checked a current application window for Peking University, so no status pill is shown. Absence from our verified list does not mean closed: confirm on the official admission notice. Verified windows sitewide were last checked August 8, 2026.
CSC application deadline
Type A (Bilateral, via embassy): pre-admission ~November–late February; PKU's online scholarship application closes ~early-to-mid March.
Source status: official notice from the most recently verified cycle.
Deadline directory reviewed 8 August 2026. The 2027-2028 cycle is not yet published for most universities, so older dates are labelled as prior-cycle evidence or typical planning windows. Confirm the exact program and scholarship deadline on the official portal before applying.
Peking University is a comprehensive research university strong in the humanities, sciences, medicine, and social sciences: a top destination for CSC applicants across nearly every discipline. With recognised strengths in Life Sciences, Physics, International Relations, Medicine, Peking University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Peking University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Peking University (PKU), founded in 1898 as the first modern national university in China, is: alongside Tsinghua: one of the country's two undisputed flagship institutions and a global top-30 university. Where Tsinghua leans toward engineering, PKU is the intellectual home of China's humanities, social sciences, basic sciences, and medicine, making it the natural target for CSC applicants outside the pure-engineering fields.
Its strongest areas span life sciences and clinical medicine, physics and chemistry, international relations, economics, law, and Chinese language and literature. English-taught master's programs are well developed in international relations, economics, environmental management, and China studies, while many science degrees are taught in Chinese with some English support. The university's research output and faculty reputation are exceptional across nearly every discipline.
PKU does not publish the matched application and award totals needed to calculate a CSC probability. Follow the exact academic, language, document and program requirements in its current notice. For research degrees, contact a potential supervisor only when the program requires or accepts that document, and make the research connection specific. Keep alternatives whose published requirements and costs also fit your profile.
The campus, built around the picturesque Weiming Lake in Haidian, is one of the most beautiful in China and carries a deep intellectual and political history. Beijing offers four distinct seasons, world-class cultural life, and excellent transport, with Tier 1 living costs that are largely offset by the scholarship's covered housing. Confirm PKU's department-specific deadlines and any application fee on its international students office website well in advance.
CGSIS Agency Number
10001
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Global standing
China's other top-two university and a global top-30 institution, especially dominant in the humanities, sciences, and medicine.
English-taught programs
Strong English-taught offerings in international relations, economics, and public policy; many science programs are Chinese-taught with English options.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Beijing: four distinct seasons, cold winters, hot humid summers.
- Living costs:
- Tier 1 city: around CNY 2,500–4,000/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- Classic lakeside campus (Weiming Lake) in Haidian; rich intellectual culture and a large international cohort.
Scholarships available at Peking University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Beijing, Beijing: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs (food, transport, phone, personal items) excluding accommodation, which the CSC scholarship covers via free on-campus housing or a subsidy.
The 7 steps to apply at Peking University
Confirm that Peking University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.
Identify a potential supervisor at Peking University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.
Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Peking University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Peking University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Peking University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Peking University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Peking University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Peking University
Tuition
Fully waived at the host university
Accommodation
Free on-campus housing or a housing subsidy
Medical insurance
Comprehensive insurance for international students
Monthly stipend
Bachelor's CNY 2,500 · Master's CNY 3,000 · PhD CNY 3,500
Deadlines & timeline
See the CSC application deadline panel above for Peking University's most recent cycle window.
Application fee
Per program; maximum of 2 program applications. Re-verified July 5, 2026.
University application fees typically range CNY 400-800; a few universities charge none, and a few waive it for CSC awardees. The CSC portal itself is always free.
Fee amounts verified against official 2026-2027 admission notices; universities update fees yearly: confirm on the linked portal.
Find faculty & official info
Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.
Official websiteTips for emailing professors
- Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
- Attach a concise one-page CV and a short study/research statement.
- State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
Peking University CSC scholarship FAQ
What is Peking University best known for?
PKU is China's leading university for the humanities, social sciences, basic sciences, and medicine. It is the top choice for CSC applicants in fields like international relations, economics, life sciences, physics, and Chinese studies.
Are there English-taught programs at PKU?
Yes. PKU runs well-established English-taught master's programs in areas such as international relations, economics, environmental management, and China studies, alongside many Chinese-taught degrees.
How competitive is a CSC place at PKU?
PKU does not publish matched application and award totals for calculating a CSC acceptance rate. Compare your record with the current program requirements and keep additional options whose academic, language, cost, and document rules also fit.
Does PKU require Chinese language?
It depends on the program. English-taught degrees do not require Chinese, but Chinese-taught programs typically require HSK 4–5. A free one-year Chinese preparatory year is available for some scholarship holders.
Does Peking University accept CSC Type B applications?
Peking University appears in our directory from prior CSC host or program evidence, but we have not yet confirmed its 2027-2028 Type B participation. Check the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at Peking University fully funded?
A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove Peking University will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.
What is the application deadline for Peking University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Peking University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Peking University on a CSC scholarship?
Peking University in Beijing, Beijing has strengths in Life Sciences, Physics, International Relations, Medicine. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
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